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The St. Joseph Union-Observer (St. Joseph, MO), 1962-10-19, Main Edition

The St. Joseph Union-Observer (St. Joseph, MO), 1962-10-19, Main Edition

Largest Weekly Paid Circulation In Northwest Mlatourl Friday, October 19, 1962 87th Congress Chalks Up 'Solid' Two-Year Record WASHINGTON The 87th Congress neared its final rollcall with "a good solid record of accomplishment" from labor's viewpoint "It also left undone far too much essential business," AFL-CIO Legislative Dir. Andrew J. Biemiller declared, but "on balance" the achievements outweigh the failures. Biemiller termed the two-year pressive in light of the paper-thin key issues in the Kennedy Admini-- strations program. Record Reviewed Reviewing the record in an AFL-CIO pamphlet entitled Labor Looks at the 87th Congress, Biemiller listed as "the most significant achievement" enactment of "the broad, new, job-creating trade expansion program." Close behind it in importance was extension of minimum wage coverage to 3.6 million additional workers. It was the first time that Congress had added to Wage-Hour Act coverage Instead of taking groups of workers from under the law's protection. The same bill raised the minimum wage in steps to $125 an hour. There were major setbacks, too, as the conservative coalition exercised a veto power over some of Kennedy's top priority programs. - - Some Programs Killed - Health care for the aged through social security and all newaid-to-education bills were blocked. An Administration bill to end discriminatory literacy tests was shelved Labor Federation Will Act on Candidates Monday Night By WARREN WELSH, President of the St. Joseph Federation of Labor There are 16 days remaining between now and the general election on Nov. 6, and it is time for all eligible voters to make arrangements to vote that day. A number of them will not be in the city on election day, therefore they should, at first opportunity, go to the county clerk's office and apply for absentee ballots so they may exercise their voting franchise and assume their full responsibilities as citizens. The St. Joseph Federation of Labor and its Committee on Political Education, COPE, will submit their report and suggestions on candidates for office at the regular meeting of the Federation Monday, Oct. 22. This information will be carried by the Union-Observer in its issue of Oct. 26. It is hoped and desired that members of our unions and their friends will study carefully the information provided for their use in casting an intelligent ballot. Fines Work Hardships At a time when the struggle of the family breadwinner is at its greatest peak, our working people are being arrested for trivial traffic violations. When fines are assessed in these circumstances, the loss is felt in the home. There must be a place at City Hall where hang the dresses little girls would have had, new shoes little boys would have worn, or a winter coat for mother that won't be available now because of these fines. Probably the breadwinner will go t. Joseph Obtorver, Established In 1904 legislative record "particularly Im margin of support in Congress for after a Senate filibuster. Kennedy tried to set up a Cabinet Dept. of Urban Affairs through a reorganization plan, but the House rejected it. In contrast to former Pres. Eisenhower, whose votes or threats of vetoes helped block social legislation from 1953 through 1960, "Pres. Kennedy threw White House power into the legislative battle for liberal programs," labor's legislative experts emphasized, "otherwise the record of the 87th Congress would have been much worse." To relieve recession suffering, put jobless workers back on payrolls and provide new purchasing power to stimulate a sluggish economy, Congress 'passed these major labor-backed, Administration programs:Depressed area aid. Manpower retraining., Public works step-up. Temporary unemployment benefit extension in 1961. However the program was allowed to expire this year. about in patched pants and with holes in the soles of his shoes. It is ineed amazing in our beloved city to hear ourselves bawled out over a loud speaker and see our children arrested while coming home from school. But, I guess we can brag that it happened here, even if it doesn't happen any other place. SHEET METAL LOCAL 81 NOTICE Candidates for the following offices will be nominated at our regular meeting Friday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. at the Labor Temple: vice president, one trustee, warden, conductor. The revised by-laws will be given the first of three readings at this meeting. Charles R. Smith, secretary. IBEW LOCAL 695 NOTICE Our regular meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 25, at 8 p. m. in Maryville, Mo. Please attend. Ed Gray, secretary. RUMMAGE SALE The Belles and Beaux Pattern Dance Club will hold a rummage sale at 2324 South 6th street from 4 Friday afternoon until noon Saturday, Oct. 26-27. CHILI SUPPER The Naomi Class of Olive Street Methodist Church will sponsor a supper Thursday evening, Oct. 25, at the church, 15th and Olive street. Chili or vegetable soup will be served with pie and coffee for donations of 50 cents. Serving time, 5 to I. Library Historical Society X Columbia, lilssourl THE ST. JOSEPH mm 8t Joseph Task Force Named to Push Campaign for 35-Hour Week WASHINGTON AFL-CIO Pres. George Meany has named a special seven-man task force to aid and advise all federation affiliates in the drive for a 35-hour workweek. In a letter to all national and in ternational unions, Meany wrote that the task force "is ready and anxious to assist you in any way possible in furthering this most urgent effort." He noted that the drive to establish a 35-hour week "will be a long and difficult struggle." Kirkland Selected Meany designated Lane Kirkland, executive assistant to the president, to head the task force and named the following department directors to serve with him: Stanley H. Rut-tenberg, research; Andrew J. Biemiller, legislation; Thomas E. Harris, associate general counsel; Albert J. Zack, public relations; Saul Miller, publications; Lawrence Ro- gin, education. The AFL-CIO Executive Council, adopted a policy to launch a drive for the shorter workweek and designated a special council committee headed by Meany and a task force of headquarters specialists to set up and guide the campaign. Named to the council committee were Vice Presidents George M. Harrison, O. A. Knight, Lee W. Minton and Jacob S. Potofsky. Whitaker Honored by Area Painters Everett Whitaker was re-elected executive vice president of the Central States Painters' Organization at the annual meeting of the group last Thursday and Friday at Davenport, la. Unable to attend the sessions because of illness, Whitaker was told of the action Saturday by Lawrence Longstreet, an international representative of Painters and Decorators, AFL-CIO. All other officers were re-elected, according to Mr. Whitaker who is business representative of Painters Local 98 and Sign Painters Local 922. He said this would be his 13th consecutive year as executive vice president of the CSPO. The Central States Painters' Organization comprises local unions in 10 central and southern states. A highlight of the Davenport meeting was an address by Lawrence Raftery, president of the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America, who headed a delegation of top union officials. Local 98 has started talks with local painting contractors for a new wage pact, Whitaker said. FEDERATION OF LABOR NOTICE The St. Joseph Federation of Labor will meet in regular session Monday night, Oct. 22, at 8 at the Labor Temple. As very important business will be transacted, a good attendance is desired. Warren Welsh, president. CARD PARTY Pony Express American Legion Auxiliary No. 359 will sponsor a card party Thursday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. at the Pony Express Post club rooms, 913 South Belt. Donations, 25 cents. Union, Established In IMS Four Weeks Vacation Urged for All Swedes OSLO All Swedish workers would get four weeks of paid vaca tion a year under a bill drafted for presentation to Parliament by a special committee named by the government with the labor movement and the employers represented.If accepted, the proposed holiday schedule would become effective July 1, 1963. Three days would be added to the present three-weeks' vacation in 1964, and the rest of the fourth week the following year. Illinois Labor Asks Re-Entry of Teamsters SPRINGFIELD, 111. A proposal to re-admit the Teamsters into the AFL-CIO was approved by the Illinois AFL-CIO at its 5th annual convention held here last week. The action was taken on the recommendation of the resolutions committee and passed by a voice vote. Four Million Get Pension Benefits WASHINGTON More than 4 million persons, directly benefited from the improved social security benefits adopted during the first session of Congress. These included:Retired workers drawing the minimum benefits, whose payments were raised from $33 to $40 a month. Men who wished to begin drawing reduced benefits at 62 instead of waiting until 65. (More than 100,- 000 filed applications the month after the law was passed.) Widows whose benefits were raised from 75 per cent of their husband's benefits to 82.5 per cent. The same increase was provided for surviving parents. Retirees with part-time jobs, who were able to earn more money without a reduction in benefits. Persons not previously entitled to benefits who became eligible under liberalized rules. National Label League Head Will Stress Organization Membership and organization will be the theme of her administration for the next two years, Mrs. Marian Deuser, Kansas City, national president of Woman's Union Label League and Trade Union Auxiliary, told members of Local League 614 Wednesday night. Speaking at a dinner given in her honor at the Labor Temple, Mrs. Deuser said her plan of action was not yet fully evolved, but that it would be directed toward organ izing the union women of America and acquainting them with the need for supporting union label goods and services. "I beileve we can present a solid record of achievement to our 33rd biennial convention when it convenes in St. Joseph in 1964," she said. The national president addressed one of the largest crowds ever to attend a Label League function In St. Joseph. She was introduced by Mrs. Juanita Schussier, president of 6arvlng a Fast-Growing Industrial Community VoL 62 No. 42 Labor Leaders in Plea for St. Louis Borough Plan A representative group of Missouri labor leaders Friday, Oct. 12 issued a statement endorsing Amendment 4, the Borough Plan to Reunite St. Louis, which will appear on the Nov. 6 election ballot.John I. Rollings, president of the Missouri State Labor Council, AFL- CIO; Joseph P. Clark, president of the St. Louis Labor Council, AFL-CIO; Oscar A. Ehrhardt, secretary- treasurer of the St Louis Labor Council; Dale Ferris, secretary- treasurer of the Teamsters, Local 604; Jake McCarthy, public rela tions director of the Teamsters, Joint Council 13; Larry Connors, directing business representative of the International Association of Machinists, District 9, and Russell E. Egan, president of Firefighters, Local 73, joined in the statement. All were active in the successful campaign to secure signatures to petitions which put the Borough Plan proposal on the ballot "We urge every member ot organized labor in the state to get behind Amendment 4," the statement said. "In addition to the obvious advantages of giving the St Louis area a single, new government to rerjlaee the hodge-podge of nearly 100 small communities with conflicting .traffic and zoning laws, there is another and equally persuasive asset to be gained in voting approval of the amendment. Would Attract Industry 'Fractured government in the St. Louis area has- made the city and suburbs unattractive to industry as a site for new plants. The forward march of St. Louis has been ser iously impeded because of the lack of uniform, zoning, and the obstacles this imposes on natural ex pansion," the statement continued. 'New factories mean new joos and new jobs and an expanding economy are important to labor, throughout the state as well as in its largest city. It is our conviction that approval of the amendment will open the way to a new era of prosperity." Local League 614, and second vice president of the national organization.In her response, Mrs. Deuser was warm in her praise of the local league and congratulated the mem bers for their efforts in securing the 1964 convention for St. Joseph. "You are small in numbers, but you have unionism in your hearts," she said. A member of an Office Workers local in Kansas City, Mrs. Deuser has been active In the League's national organization for a number of years. She was elected vice president of the group in 1956 and succeeded to the presidency last August at the convention in Bradford, Pa. Mrs. Schussier was returned to the post of second vice president at the same time. Redefined New definition of aname-dropper: A conversational litterbug.

Largest Weekly Paid Circulation In Northwest Mlatourl Friday, October 19, 1962 87th Congress Chalks Up 'Solid' Two-Year Record WASHINGTON The 87th Congress neared its final rollcall with "a good solid record of accomplishment" from labor's viewpoint "It also left undone far too much essential business," AFL-CIO Legislative Dir. Andrew J. Biemiller declared, but "on balance" the achievements outweigh the failures. Biemiller termed the two-year pressive in light of the paper-thin key issues in the Kennedy Admini-- strations program. Record Reviewed Reviewing the record in an AFL-CIO pamphlet entitled Labor Looks at the 87th Congress, Biemiller listed as "the most significant achievement" enactment of "the broad, new, job-creating trade expansion program." Close behind it in importance was extension of minimum wage coverage to 3.6 million additional workers. It was the first time that Congress had added to Wage-Hour Act coverage Instead of taking groups of workers from under the law's protection. The same bill raised the minimum wage in steps to $125 an hour. There were major setbacks, too, as the conservative coalition exercised a veto power over some of Kennedy's top priority programs. - - Some Programs Killed - Health care for the aged through social security and all newaid-to-education bills were blocked. An Administration bill to end discriminatory literacy tests was shelved Labor Federation Will Act on Candidates Monday Night By WARREN WELSH, President of the St. Joseph Federation of Labor There are 16 days remaining between now and the general election on Nov. 6, and it is time for all eligible voters to make arrangements to vote that day. A number of them will not be in the city on election day, therefore they should, at first opportunity, go to the county clerk's office and apply for absentee ballots so they may exercise their voting franchise and assume their full responsibilities as citizens. The St. Joseph Federation of Labor and its Committee on Political Education, COPE, will submit their report and suggestions on candidates for office at the regular meeting of the Federation Monday, Oct. 22. This information will be carried by the Union-Observer in its issue of Oct. 26. It is hoped and desired that members of our unions and their friends will study carefully the information provided for their use in casting an intelligent ballot. Fines Work Hardships At a time when the struggle of the family breadwinner is at its greatest peak, our working people are being arrested for trivial traffic violations. When fines are assessed in these circumstances, the loss is felt in the home. There must be a place at City Hall where hang the dresses little girls would have had, new shoes little boys would have worn, or a winter coat for mother that won't be available now because of these fines. Probably the breadwinner will go t. Joseph Obtorver, Established In 1904 legislative record "particularly Im margin of support in Congress for after a Senate filibuster. Kennedy tried to set up a Cabinet Dept. of Urban Affairs through a reorganization plan, but the House rejected it. In contrast to former Pres. Eisenhower, whose votes or threats of vetoes helped block social legislation from 1953 through 1960, "Pres. Kennedy threw White House power into the legislative battle for liberal programs," labor's legislative experts emphasized, "otherwise the record of the 87th Congress would have been much worse." To relieve recession suffering, put jobless workers back on payrolls and provide new purchasing power to stimulate a sluggish economy, Congress 'passed these major labor-backed, Administration programs:Depressed area aid. Manpower retraining., Public works step-up. Temporary unemployment benefit extension in 1961. However the program was allowed to expire this year. about in patched pants and with holes in the soles of his shoes. It is ineed amazing in our beloved city to hear ourselves bawled out over a loud speaker and see our children arrested while coming home from school. But, I guess we can brag that it happened here, even if it doesn't happen any other place. SHEET METAL LOCAL 81 NOTICE Candidates for the following offices will be nominated at our regular meeting Friday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. at the Labor Temple: vice president, one trustee, warden, conductor. The revised by-laws will be given the first of three readings at this meeting. Charles R. Smith, secretary. IBEW LOCAL 695 NOTICE Our regular meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 25, at 8 p. m. in Maryville, Mo. Please attend. Ed Gray, secretary. RUMMAGE SALE The Belles and Beaux Pattern Dance Club will hold a rummage sale at 2324 South 6th street from 4 Friday afternoon until noon Saturday, Oct. 26-27. CHILI SUPPER The Naomi Class of Olive Street Methodist Church will sponsor a supper Thursday evening, Oct. 25, at the church, 15th and Olive street. Chili or vegetable soup will be served with pie and coffee for donations of 50 cents. Serving time, 5 to I. Library Historical Society X Columbia, lilssourl THE ST. JOSEPH mm 8t Joseph Task Force Named to Push Campaign for 35-Hour Week WASHINGTON AFL-CIO Pres. George Meany has named a special seven-man task force to aid and advise all federation affiliates in the drive for a 35-hour workweek. In a letter to all national and in ternational unions, Meany wrote that the task force "is ready and anxious to assist you in any way possible in furthering this most urgent effort." He noted that the drive to establish a 35-hour week "will be a long and difficult struggle." Kirkland Selected Meany designated Lane Kirkland, executive assistant to the president, to head the task force and named the following department directors to serve with him: Stanley H. Rut-tenberg, research; Andrew J. Biemiller, legislation; Thomas E. Harris, associate general counsel; Albert J. Zack, public relations; Saul Miller, publications; Lawrence Ro- gin, education. The AFL-CIO Executive Council, adopted a policy to launch a drive for the shorter workweek and designated a special council committee headed by Meany and a task force of headquarters specialists to set up and guide the campaign. Named to the council committee were Vice Presidents George M. Harrison, O. A. Knight, Lee W. Minton and Jacob S. Potofsky. Whitaker Honored by Area Painters Everett Whitaker was re-elected executive vice president of the Central States Painters' Organization at the annual meeting of the group last Thursday and Friday at Davenport, la. Unable to attend the sessions because of illness, Whitaker was told of the action Saturday by Lawrence Longstreet, an international representative of Painters and Decorators, AFL-CIO. All other officers were re-elected, according to Mr. Whitaker who is business representative of Painters Local 98 and Sign Painters Local 922. He said this would be his 13th consecutive year as executive vice president of the CSPO. The Central States Painters' Organization comprises local unions in 10 central and southern states. A highlight of the Davenport meeting was an address by Lawrence Raftery, president of the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America, who headed a delegation of top union officials. Local 98 has started talks with local painting contractors for a new wage pact, Whitaker said. FEDERATION OF LABOR NOTICE The St. Joseph Federation of Labor will meet in regular session Monday night, Oct. 22, at 8 at the Labor Temple. As very important business will be transacted, a good attendance is desired. Warren Welsh, president. CARD PARTY Pony Express American Legion Auxiliary No. 359 will sponsor a card party Thursday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. at the Pony Express Post club rooms, 913 South Belt. Donations, 25 cents. Union, Established In IMS Four Weeks Vacation Urged for All Swedes OSLO All Swedish workers would get four weeks of paid vaca tion a year under a bill drafted for presentation to Parliament by a special committee named by the government with the labor movement and the employers represented.If accepted, the proposed holiday schedule would become effective July 1, 1963. Three days would be added to the present three-weeks' vacation in 1964, and the rest of the fourth week the following year. Illinois Labor Asks Re-Entry of Teamsters SPRINGFIELD, 111. A proposal to re-admit the Teamsters into the AFL-CIO was approved by the Illinois AFL-CIO at its 5th annual convention held here last week. The action was taken on the recommendation of the resolutions committee and passed by a voice vote. Four Million Get Pension Benefits WASHINGTON More than 4 million persons, directly benefited from the improved social security benefits adopted during the first session of Congress. These included:Retired workers drawing the minimum benefits, whose payments were raised from $33 to $40 a month. Men who wished to begin drawing reduced benefits at 62 instead of waiting until 65. (More than 100,- 000 filed applications the month after the law was passed.) Widows whose benefits were raised from 75 per cent of their husband's benefits to 82.5 per cent. The same increase was provided for surviving parents. Retirees with part-time jobs, who were able to earn more money without a reduction in benefits. Persons not previously entitled to benefits who became eligible under liberalized rules. National Label League Head Will Stress Organization Membership and organization will be the theme of her administration for the next two years, Mrs. Marian Deuser, Kansas City, national president of Woman's Union Label League and Trade Union Auxiliary, told members of Local League 614 Wednesday night. Speaking at a dinner given in her honor at the Labor Temple, Mrs. Deuser said her plan of action was not yet fully evolved, but that it would be directed toward organ izing the union women of America and acquainting them with the need for supporting union label goods and services. "I beileve we can present a solid record of achievement to our 33rd biennial convention when it convenes in St. Joseph in 1964," she said. The national president addressed one of the largest crowds ever to attend a Label League function In St. Joseph. She was introduced by Mrs. Juanita Schussier, president of 6arvlng a Fast-Growing Industrial Community VoL 62 No. 42 Labor Leaders in Plea for St. Louis Borough Plan A representative group of Missouri labor leaders Friday, Oct. 12 issued a statement endorsing Amendment 4, the Borough Plan to Reunite St. Louis, which will appear on the Nov. 6 election ballot.John I. Rollings, president of the Missouri State Labor Council, AFL- CIO; Joseph P. Clark, president of the St. Louis Labor Council, AFL-CIO; Oscar A. Ehrhardt, secretary- treasurer of the St Louis Labor Council; Dale Ferris, secretary- treasurer of the Teamsters, Local 604; Jake McCarthy, public rela tions director of the Teamsters, Joint Council 13; Larry Connors, directing business representative of the International Association of Machinists, District 9, and Russell E. Egan, president of Firefighters, Local 73, joined in the statement. All were active in the successful campaign to secure signatures to petitions which put the Borough Plan proposal on the ballot "We urge every member ot organized labor in the state to get behind Amendment 4," the statement said. "In addition to the obvious advantages of giving the St Louis area a single, new government to rerjlaee the hodge-podge of nearly 100 small communities with conflicting .traffic and zoning laws, there is another and equally persuasive asset to be gained in voting approval of the amendment. Would Attract Industry 'Fractured government in the St. Louis area has- made the city and suburbs unattractive to industry as a site for new plants. The forward march of St. Louis has been ser iously impeded because of the lack of uniform, zoning, and the obstacles this imposes on natural ex pansion," the statement continued. 'New factories mean new joos and new jobs and an expanding economy are important to labor, throughout the state as well as in its largest city. It is our conviction that approval of the amendment will open the way to a new era of prosperity." Local League 614, and second vice president of the national organization.In her response, Mrs. Deuser was warm in her praise of the local league and congratulated the mem bers for their efforts in securing the 1964 convention for St. Joseph. "You are small in numbers, but you have unionism in your hearts," she said. A member of an Office Workers local in Kansas City, Mrs. Deuser has been active In the League's national organization for a number of years. She was elected vice president of the group in 1956 and succeeded to the presidency last August at the convention in Bradford, Pa. Mrs. Schussier was returned to the post of second vice president at the same time. Redefined New definition of aname-dropper: A conversational litterbug.